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    Comet SWAN25F is visible across the star field as a bright green dot with a faint tail.
    Comet visible in Maryland this weekend: ‘Once every couple years event’
    To take a look at the comet yourself, you’ll want to head outside just before dawn and look toward the northeast horizon.
    Officials announced the cancellation of the Dundalk Heritage Fair due to declining patrons and poor weather conditions for the past few years. The fair has been part of the community since 1976.
    Dundalk fair’s fate: Organizers need 100 new volunteers and $30K for event to return
    The Dundalk Heritage Fair will have a chance for revival at a public meeting next week.
    Discussions, art exhibits and other events will be held across Baltimore in April to mark the anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death.
    Art exhibits and events marking 10 years since Freddie Gray’s death
    Several organizations will host discussions, art exhibits and other events in April to reflect on Freddie Gray’s death and the state of policing in Baltimore.
    Annapolis will celebrate the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday with a parade and festival.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: From the Army band to Bacharach, it’s a musical week
    What a crazy week in Annapolis. A parade, a military band, opera arias, a rock trio, a Mutt March and the unexpected combination of Todd Rundgren and Burt Bacharach. Get out and have some fun.
    Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods Howard County is hosting another Holi Color Run/Walk. Participants in the 2024 event, pictured, enjoyed throwing colored dye at each other, creating a kaleidoscopic scene.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from Holi color run to Easter EGGstravaganza
    Here are 7 things to do in Howard County for the week of April 10 through 16, 2025.
    Tiph Browne works on a repair at the Station North Tool Library’s Fix-It Fair in Spring 2023.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a Fix-It Fair to Kids’ Opening Day
    Whether you want to get a beloved item fixed for free, beef up your vinyl collection on Record Store Day or let the kids roam at Camden Yards, we’ve got you covered.
    My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase.
    7 (or so) things to do in Baltimore County, from bluegrass to mining history
    It’s a good time to start getting out of the house and enjoying all Baltimore County has to offer outdoors.
    Kipi, a 4-year-old reticulated giraffe at the Maryland Zoo, had a baby girl on March 27. Keepers said they didn't know Kipi was pregnant, but the new calf is a welcome surprise.
    Surprise! Maryland Zoo gets a new (and unexpected) baby giraffe
    Keepers at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore said no one knew that Kipi, a 4-year-old reticulated giraffe who arrived at the zoo in November, was pregnant.
    A Maryland Blue crab before it is steamed.
    Maryland’s crabbing season has begun. Here’s what you need to know.
    If you’re a seasoned crabber or thinking of trying your hand at it, here are some things to know from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources about how to safely and legally catch crabs.
    Around this October, Port Discovery will welcome two new exhibits: Galactic Builders and SKIES, funded both by private donations and some state support over the past couple of years.
    Port Discovery is getting an upgrade. Here’s a first look.
    The children's museum's new exhibits will include rocket launching, fort building and a Baltimore streetscape.
    Community members are gathering at the Oakland Mills High track Friday night for the fourth annual Light the Night 5k. The race raises awareness for suicide prevention.
    7 Things to do in Howard County from Daffodil Day to a Columbia Orchestra performance
    Things to do in Howard County from Thursday, April 3, through Wednesday, April 9.
    People enjoy a nice day by flying kites at Patterson Park during the Kite Festival on March 26, 2023. (Julia Reihs for The Baltimore Banner)
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a kite festival to a Mary J. Blige concert
    Whether you want to fly a kite at Patterson Park, dance to Mary J. Blige at CFG Bank Arena or learn to become a better writer at the CityLit Festival, we’ve got you covered.
    How many wings can you eat? That's the challenge of the Maryland Wing Festival on April 5, 2025 at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Chicken wings and college croquet kick off festival season
    Two spring food festivals, the Annapolis Cup croquet match and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra season finale are some of the great things to do in the coming week.
    The Letter, painted in 2018 by Karen Warshal, and shown at SPCE, a contemporary art gallery in Glen Arm.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from dance to drama
    Things to do in Baltimore County, from jokes to horror punk and art galleries.
    Baltimore residents, Emmanuel Stewart and Isaac Stewart, view the eclipse at its peak from Patterson Park in Baltimore, MD on 4.8.2024.
    Solar eclipse this weekend: How much is visible in Maryland?
    A partial solar eclipse will be visible March 29 from the East Coast.
    Carey Mulligan as Nell Mortimer and Tom Basden as Herb McGwyer in director James Griffiths' "The Ballad of Wallis Island," opens the Annapolis Film Festival
    7 things to do in Annapolis: How to navigate the Annapolis Film Festival
    Things to do in Annapolis include the Annapolis Film Festival, Junkyard Band and more.
    The Merriweather Arts and Culture Center is hosting its annual fundraiser, MACC Bash, to support the organization’s community and educational programming.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a Merriweather fundraiser to trail biking
    Here are some things to do in Howard County, including Trans Day of Visibility and the MACC Bash at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
    LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17:  Katt Williams attends the 2018 Netflix Emmy After-Party at NeueHouse Hollywood on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Orioles parties to Katt Williams live
    Whether you want to watch the Orioles’ opening weekend with other fans, see comedian Katt Williams live or celebrate a new art installation in Station North, we’ve got you covered.
    Toads don’t wait to reach their vernal pool spawning grounds to get busy. Lisa Lewenz often picks them up while they are mid-mate.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from gardening workshops to community cleanups
    Here are seven things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending April 3 that will connect you to spring.
    Baltimore’s neighborhoods are rich in cherry trees.
    Cherry blossoms in Baltimore: When and where to catch peak bloom
    Use our interactive map to find cherry blossoms near where you live — or head to the groves at Fort McHenry.
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